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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Irritation, inflammation, and unpleasant odors are just some of the many health conditions that can occur if you don't maintain penile and sexual hygiene habits. Sanitizing the penis after sex also helps to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). An uncircumcised and uncircumcised penis will have different methods of hygiene, but the difference is not much. To maintain optimal health and personal hygiene, you should learn how to clean your genitals.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Clean the uncircumcised penis

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   Choose a mild soap. Many soaps contain scents that irritate sensitive skin, and some have strong detergents that are not suitable for vaginal cleaning. For best results, choose a mild, unscented body soap (in other words, you shouldn't choose hand soap).
   • If you have sensitive skin, you should consult your doctor or dermatologist to choose the right soap.

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   Take a shower. Use warm water instead of hot water to avoid burning or irritating the genitals and the whole body. Wash as usual, rinse with warm water and use mild, unscented soap.

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   Wash the penis. Use mild, unscented soap with your hands and apply it to the testicles and penis body. The important thing to keep in mind for an uncircumcised penis is to wash under the foreskin.
   • Gently slide the foreskin down as far as possible. Do not slip the foreskin past the natural spot because it can damage the penis and cause scarring.
   • Rub soap under the foreskin and rinse away the soap and residue.
   • Return the foreskin to its original position.

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   Keep the penis clean. Personal care is important, but doctors recommend not over-washing the penis. Cleaning the penis too often, especially using soap or shower gel, can cause pain and irritation. Also, you should thoroughly dry the penis after bathing. If you often use talcum powder or powder on the testicles, try not to sprinkle them on the penis. The dissolved powder that builds up under the foreskin can cause irritation and discomfort.
   • If you are using soluble flour, switch to cornstarch. Dissolved powder can be the cause of ovarian cancer in women. —So if you have sex with a woman with talc on your penis, you are probably putting your partner at risk.

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   Learn how to take care of the foreskin. With proper care and hygiene, an uncircumcised penis does not present a serious health problem; however, not cleaning under the foreskin can cause a buildup of fluid and debris called "genital plums." Other foreskin problems include:
   • inflammation, often caused by strong shrinkage and irritants, such as strong bleach or scented soaps
   • infections, such as foreskin and glansitis, often caused by poor hygiene and genital plaque buildup

Method 2 of 2: Clean the circumcised penis

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   Use mild soap. Even if you are circumcised, you should still use soap that doesn't irritate the penis. Choose a mild, fragrance-free soap or shower gel.
   • Consult with your doctor or dermatologist to choose a soap that doesn't irritate your skin.

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   Take a shower. As noted above, it is important to adjust the water temperature so that it does not burn or irritate the skin. Take a warm (not hot) bath and apply soap all over your body as usual.

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   Wash the penis. Use mild, odorless soap with your hands and apply it to the testicles, penis body and under the tip of the penis. Even if you are circumcised, you should still wash the area under the tip of the penis as sweat, bacteria, and sediment can build up there.
   • Once you are circumcised, simply rub your penis and rinse the soap out with the shower or bath water.
   • You should thoroughly dry the penis after bathing. For a circumcised penis, it is relatively safe to use talcum powder, but you should still be careful not to get the powder on your urethra or cause skin irritation.

Advice

• Clean the penis and urinate right after having sex. This helps to reduce the risk of infection by washing off the germs before they enter the body.
• If you are unable to shower every day while traveling, at a busy job, or by personal preference, take advantage of cleaning your genitals at least once a day with a wet baby towel or warm washcloth. to reduce bacteria accumulation.
• If the penis is not circumcised, you should slide down the foreskin while bathing to find the genital plump. This is a natural lubricant the body secretes to keep the penis moist, but can leave a white residue if you do not clean it properly. When you notice a genital plaque under your foreskin, you should clean your penis more often.

Warning

• Do not clean the inside of the foreskin in a young child or newborn who is not circumcised. In many cases, the foreskin may not shrink completely because it is still attached to the tip of the penis. Removing the foreskin to wash the penis can hurt and damage a child's genitals.